Louis Berra, a paramedic-firefighter with the West County EMS and Fire Protection District, was found dead the morning of Friday, January 18 in the bedroom of a firehouse at 13790 Manchester Road.

 

Berra, 48, was an avid runner and normally woke early to go for his morning jog. When his colleagues noticed he wasn't awake, they checked his room and found him collapsed there.

 

Berra had been with the district for 11 years, and had earlier been with the Frontenac Fire Department for 12 years.

Before joining the West County EMS and Fire Protection District, Louis was previously a member of the Frontenac Volunteer Fire Department for 12 years.

Chief Dave Frazier stated, "Lou was an outstanding public servant, who has excelled at serving area residents. His passing has deeply saddened all of those who work for and with the West County EMS and Fire Protection District."

Louis leaves behind his wife Lori, and his daughters Victorio Paul and Alexis Lorraine.  A visitation for Louis was held on Sunday January 20, at Kriegshaurt West Mortuary in Olivette.

A full firefighters honor funeral service and funeral mass was held for Louis on Monday January 21 at St. Monica Catholic Church in Creve Coeur followed by an internment at Resurrection Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established and donations can be made to:

Louis Berra Family Trust
c/o St. Louis Bank
14323 S. Outer Forty Road
Town and Country, MO 63017

Our condolences to the Berra family and the West County EMS and Fire Protection District of Manchester, Missouri.